How to Make Slow Cooker Pernil Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and succulent pork dish that practically cooks itself, then look no further than Slow Cooker Pernil Pork. This traditional Puerto Rican dish is made by slow cooking a marinated pork shoulder until it's fall-apart tender and utterly flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a weekend gathering or a special family meal, and the best part is that it's incredibly easy to make.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 to 3 - pound pork loin

  • Pulse garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a blender, pouring in vinegar and enough olive oil until mixture is pasty. Scrape down sides of the blender as necessary to fully incorporate. Spread this mixture all over the pork loin, and place into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours. When ready, cut the pork into chunks, or shred; garnish with lime wedges to serve.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 614mg